In a further evolution of working with grids and the patterns within them, I used the sky of this work for more experimentation and abstraction. Like the earlier piece I did of the Quarry at the Eno River, the sky and water were broken down into 1/2"x1/2" squares. The sky was first pained in a series of contrasting blues, and then symbols of were added in other blue contrasts. After this a light blue glaze was applied over the entire sky. The water does not have quite the same abstraction, but the same painting methods were used. I like the way the rocks were positioned in this setting. Being the rocks were right on the river bank it allowed me to use a different palette of colors to distinguish the main body of land from the water.
Gablesland Trail Along the Eno - 20x16" Acrylic on Canvas
The three most recent paintings look like a new evolution of your style. Impressive!
ReplyDeleteI like the top half of the Eno at Gablesland painting better than the bottem half. Go figure, maybe you artists understand...I just know what I like. Enjoying the entire Newsletter. Too sad I don't live in Raleigh. Nicole's got classes!
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